Cost of Living Calculator - Indian Wells, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 14.1% cheaper than Indian Wells, California.

You would need a salary of $64,419 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Indian Wells, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Indian Wells, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Boston
than in Indian Wells, California
Indian Wells, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Indian Wells, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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